Following a turbulent planning process and more than six months of construction, a brand new building has been erected and incorporates, on one side, traditional windows dating back to when the site was home to St Ethelburga’s chapel.

It will boast large chillers and freezers dedicated to fresh, British meat products, a ‘Food to Go’ section at the front of the store, a range of spirits, wines and beer, and health and beauty products.

Historic glass windows from when the site was a convent have been retained at Aldi in Deal

Store manager, Julian Baker, said: “We can’t wait to open the doors to the new store on West Street.

"It’s set to be a special day as we’ll be celebrating the opening of Aldi’s first store in Deal and having Olympic hero, James Foad, join us will make it a morning to remember.”

The store will be open seven days a week and offer free parking.

Shoppers have been anticipating an Aldi since 2015

As a result of demolition, several mature trees were felled with a promise from the firm it would invest £15,000 towards planting new ones elsewhere in Deal.